Air pollution from fossil fuel burning has been found to harm every organ in the body, research shows. In this year’s U.S. portion of the Lancet medical journals’ “countdown” on health and climate change, scientists break down research on the health impacts of a warming climate and outline policy recommendations, focusing on health equity. The problems don’t impact U.S. communities equally, and people of color are more likely to experience harmful pollution and heat. That's because fossil fuel infrastructure is disproportionately located in areas where Black, Indigenous and other people of color live. These residents are then more exposed to extreme heat and more impacted by heat-related illness and death. Swipe ➡ to read how experts suggest combatting the health effects of climate change. Visit the link in bio to learn more.